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Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails, Catches Fire In Whatcom County Near Canadian Border

By NWPB News December 22, 2020

Fire crews respond to the scene of a derailed train in the city of Custer, Washington, in Whatcom County on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. A BNSF spokesperson said seven train cars derailed and two caught fire. CREDIT: Washington Dept. of Ecology

A train carrying crude oil derailed and caught fire in Whatcom County Tuesday morning, prompting officials to evacuate all nearby residents and businesses for several hours.Read More

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